http://www.topgear.com/uk/car-news/hond ... 2010-01-18
Coolest race car ever?
It’s not often we use the phrase ‘Is this the coolest race car ever? It just might be…’. But in this instance, we think it’s justified.
This is the Honda HSV-010, a V8-powered monster that’s set to take on Nissan’s terrifying GT-R in Japan’s GT500 series this year.
It looks astonishing. Based on the chassis of Honda’s stillborn NSX revival, the HSV-010 (HSV, by the way, stands for Honda Sports Velocity, not Holden Special Vehicles) weighs in at 1100kg and packs a 3.4-litre V8 hoofing out around 500bhp. As per GT500 regulations, a sequential manual gearbox channels all that power to the rear wheels.
The HSV-010 will race for the first time at the GT500 season opener at Suzuka on 20-21 March. We’d expect it to gain a whole bunch of decals and sponsors and stuff by that time, but Honda, please, we beseech you: leave the HSV-010 exactly as it is: naked and matte and carbon-fibrous and generally amazing.
Once more: is this the coolest race car ever? It just might be.
But if you’re not yet convinced, have a listen to this...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lCqY-vAX ... r_embedded
http://www.netcarshow.com/honda/2010-hsv-010_gt/
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. introduced the Honda HSV-010 GT, which will compete in the GT500 class of the 2010 Super GT Series.
Honda HSV-010 GT Technical Specifications
* Dimensions
o Length: 4675 mm
o Width: 2000 mm
o Vehicle weight: 1100+ kg
* Engine
o Engine name: HR10EG
o Configuration: Liquid-cooled, naturally aspirated, longitudinal V8
o V angle: 90°
o Valve train: Gear-driven DOHC - 2 intake and 2 exhaust valves per cylinder
o Displacement: 3397 cm3
o Bore x stroke: 93.0 x 62.5 mm
o Maximum output: 500 PS (370 KW)
o Maximum torque: 392 Nm
o Throttle control system: Mechanical
o Fuel supply system: Programmed fuel injection system (Honda PGM-FI)
o Fuel: Lead-free premium gasoline
o Lubrication: Dry sump
* Powertrain
o Transmission mechanism: Constant mesh
o Transmission shifting method: Steering paddle shifter
o Steering system mechanism: Rack and pinion system with electric power steering (EPS)
* Tires
o front: 330/40R18
o rear: 330/45R17
* Brake type and mechanism: Hydraulic ventilated disc system
* Suspension system: Double wishbone
* Stabilizer: Torsion bar